Fernando Alonso has suggested that he may continue racing in Formula 1 until he reaches the age of 50, and Sergio Perez believes that the two-time World Champion “probably” will reach that milestone.

Alonso, at 42 years old, holds the record for the most experienced Formula 1 driver of all time. Despite his age, he has shown no signs of slowing down. His move to Aston Martin in 2023 revitalized his F1 career, with eight podium finishes over the season. As he enters the final year of his contract, Aston Martin is keen to secure a new contract with him.

“For the future and keeping racing, a few years ago, I would say that maybe 42 or 41 was the limit,” said Alonso.

“Now, after I saw myself last year, motivated and performing well. I was thinking maybe that I can keep racing [for a] few more years.

Speaking at the launch of Aston Martin’s F1 2024 challenger, the AMR24, Alonso expressed confidence in his ability to continue racing until he is 50, citing his motivation and performance in recent years as evidence.

Perez, when asked if he could see himself racing until 50 like Alonso, responded with a smile, saying that he doesn’t envision racing for that long. However, he believes that Alonso could achieve that milestone.

Alonso acknowledged that the motivation to navigate the demanding F1 schedule, which requires total dedication, is a crucial factor that may ultimately determine his longevity in the sport. While he doubts whether he would still be an F1 driver at 50, Perez sees Alonso as a master of career regeneration and believes he can continue racing for many more years.

“Probably, yes,” he replied when asked if Alonso could race on for that long. “I think Fernando is a great example of career regeneration in terms of motivation.

“Formula 1 is different from other sports. It’s a motivation. Having the will to travel the world throughout the year. And if you have that motivation, and obviously, you take care of yourself, of your body, we’re all very professional, so that’s not a limitation.

Both Alonso and Perez could become intriguing options on the F1 driver market for 2025, as their respective contracts with Aston Martin and Red Bull expire at the end of the 2024 season.